Resort History
A Land Of Many Stories
The Suncadia story is only the most recent to grace the Cle Elum River watershed. The traditional hunting and fishing grounds of the Yakama First Nations people for centuries, Upper Kittitas County is rich in Native American culture and history. As pioneers began to cross and settle the Mountain West, coal was discovered here. From the late 1800's through the closing of the historic Roslyn No. 9 mine in 1963, life here revolved around the coal mines. Suncadia respectfully follows in the footsteps of those who came before.
- Spring 2010 - Rope Rider Golf Course opens
- Summer 2008- The Spa at Suncadia is completed
- Spring 2008 - The Lodge at Suncadia is completed
- Winter 2008 - The Ice Skating Rink is completed
- Winter 2008 - The Swim & Fitness Center is completed
- 2005 - Prospector Golf Course is completed, as are Suncadia's first homes
- 2004 - The Inn at Suncadia is completed
- 2003 - Suncadia Village began construction with The Inn at Suncadia
A Commitment to Future Generations
A philosophy of environmental stewardship is integral to the Suncadia vision. The Suncadia Conservancy is a 1,200-acre conservation easement corridor along the Cle Elum River, managed by a coalition of Yakama First Nations, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and the creators of Suncadia, with the purpose to protect the land "in perpetuity" so it will remain natural and open to the public for generations.
Suncadia's planning and design guidelines require preservation of 80 percent open space, extensive use of native vegetation, and miles of pedestrian and bike trails, earning Suncadia the highest Built Green 3-Star certification, making it the largest resort community in Washington state to merit the title.
The Suncadia Community Enhancement Fund contributes toward a broad range of local activities intended to improve the social, cultural, economic, and environmental conditions of Suncadia, the town of Roslyn, and the cities of Cle Elum and South Cle Elum.
